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Preparing the Camera .............................................................. 16
Basic Functions.......................................................................... 28
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ...................... 46
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings......................... 51
Table of Contents
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ..................................... 75
Replaying................................................................................ 113
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Read This First
Please Read
Test Shots
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Warranty Limitations
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Cautions
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Quick Start
Install the Battery (p. 19).
Charge the Battery (p. 16).
Install the CF card (p. 22).
Remove the lens cap.
Turn the mode dial to (p. 51).
Focus (p. 39).
Shoot (p. 39).
View the recorded image (p. 53).
Front View
Components Guide
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Back / Bottom View
Upper Indicator
Lower Indicator
Controls
Top
Back
Mode Dial
Main Dial
Turning the Main Dial
In Shooting Mode
In Replay Mode
Clicking the Main Dial
Display Panel
Charging the Battery Pack
Preparing the Camera
Connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter to the cameras DC IN terminal.
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Installing the Battery Pack
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Using Compact Power Adapter
Installing a CF Card
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Attaching the Strap
Attaching the Lens Cap
Using the Soft Case (Optional)
Basic Functions
Turning the Power On / Off
Mode Lever
Powering the Camera in Shooting Mode
Remove the lens cap.
Turn the mode lever to (Shooting) while pressing the release button.
Powering the Camera in Replay Mode
Turning the Power Off
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Turning the Power On / Off (continued)
Turning on the camera without the startup sound and image
Power-saving Function
Switching between Shooting and Replaying
Using the LCD Monitor
Open the LCD monitor left 180 degrees and tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens.
Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body.
Switching between Display Modes
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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
L M1 M2 S
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Using the LCD Monitor (continued)
L M1 M2 S
2 Replaying Mode In simple display mode, the following information appears.
In detailed display mode, the following information also appears.
The following information may also appear with some image files.
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Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot
Pressing the Shutter Button
Pressing Halfway
Pressing Fully
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Using the Zoom (Focal Length)
Telephoto / Wide Angle
Digital Zoom
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Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button
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Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults
Menu Items Selectable with the Button
Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions
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File Format of My Camera Settings
Auto Mode
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
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Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting
Reviewing
the Image
Changing the Recording Format Right after Shooting
Right after shooting, press the button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Changing the Image Display Duration
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Review].
Select a Review setting and press the button.
Changing the Resolution and Compression
Select * (LCD monitor) or * using the C or D arrow on the omni
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Changing the File Format
Turn the mode dial to , , , , or .
Select * (LCD monitor) or * (Display Panel) using the C or D arrow on the omni
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Using the Flash
Press the button to switch between flash modes.
Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function
In the [ (Rec)] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On].
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Slow Synchro] to [On].
Setting the Slow Synchro
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Using the Flash (continued)
Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
Night Scene Mode
Stitch Assist Mode
Framing a Subject
Shooting
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Movie Mode
Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode dial to .
Press the shutter button all the way.
Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie.
Macro Mode
Self-Timer
Press the / button.
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Digital Zoom
Continuous Shooting
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Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Program AE
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Program AE (continued)
Differences and Similarities between the and Modes.
Setting the Shutter Speed
Turn the main dial and select a shutter speed.
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Setting the Shutter Speed (continued)
Shutter Speed Display
Setting the Aperture
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Aperture Setting Display
Setting the Aperture (continued)
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Click the main dial and select a setting content (shutter speed or aperture value).
Turn the main dial and select a shutter speed or an aperture value.
Selecting an AF Frame
Switching between Light Metering Modes
Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor.
Press the button to select the metering mode.
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Adjusting the Exposure
Setting the White Balance
Press (D on the omni selector).
Select the desired setting using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni
Press the button or click the main dial.
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Setting the White Balance (continued)
Changing the Photo Effect
Press the button, the button or click the main dial.
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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)
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Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)
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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
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Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
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Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
From the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain] in [Flash Sync].
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer)
Press the shutter button.
Shooting with Focus Lock
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor.
Turn the main dial to focus.
Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.
Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus
Focus the camera with the manual focus.
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Saving Custom Settings
Settings that can be saved to the C1/C2 mode
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Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Select [Auto Rotate] in the [ (Set up)] menu.
Select [On] and press the button.
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Resetting the File Numbers
You can select the way file numbers are assigned.
In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [File No. Reset].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42).
Select [On] or [Off] and press the button.
Displaying Images Individually
Open the LCD monitor.
Turn the mode lever to .
Move between images turning the main dial or using the B or A arrow on the omni selector.
Magnifying Images
Cancelling the Magnified Display
Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Replay)
Jumping Between Images
Viewing Movies
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Rotating Images in the Display
Attaching Sound Annotations to Images
Press the button while replaying images.
Select using the B or A arrow on the omni selector, then press the
Playing back the Sound Annotations
Erasing the Sound Annotations
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Automated Playback (Slide Show)
Starting a Slide Show
Selecting Images for Slide Shows
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
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Protecting Images
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Erasing All Images
Formatting a CF Card
Printing
About Printing
Print Settings for Direct Print Function
DPOF Print Settings
DPOF Transfer Order
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Connecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer
Connecting to a Bubble Jet Printer
Connect the camera and printer using the cable.
Printing
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Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function)
Selecting the Number of Copies
Setting the Print Style
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Setting the Printing Area (Trimming)
Trim the Image.
Press the button to close the setting menu.
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)
Selecting Images for Printing
Select images for printing.
Setting the Print Style
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Printing with DPOF Print Settings
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Restarting Printing
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
Selecting Images for Transferring
Select images for transferring.
Viewing Images on a TV Set
Downloading Directly from a CF Card
Downloading Images to a Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable
IMPORTANT
Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computers USB port and the cameras terminal.
Setting the Communication Mode
Sets the communication mode when downloading images with the camera connected to the computer.
Check that the camera is not connected to the computer.
In the [ (Set Up)] menu, select [Communication].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42).
Rec. Menu
* Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes (p. 204).
List of Menu Options and Messages
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Rec. Menu (continued)
Replay Menu
Set up Menu
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Set up Menu (continued)
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My Camera Menu
Software Starter Guide
for details.
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Resetting the Settings to Default
List of Error / Message Codes
Error Codes
Message Codes
List of Messages
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Using the Wireless Controller
Installing the Battery
Appendix
Removing the Battery
Shooting / Replaying
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Using the Wireless Controller (continued)
Replaying The icon appears in the display panel.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional)
Attach the flash to the cameras hot shoe.
Turn the external flash on and turn the mode lever to (Shooting).
Turn the mode dial to a position other than or .
Other Canon Flashes
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.
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How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
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(continued)
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional)
Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional)
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Mounting the Lenses
Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional)
Using a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source
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Replacing the Date Battery
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Camera Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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Specifications
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All data is based on Canons testing standard. Subject to change without notice.
PowerShot G3
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Battery Performance
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)
See page 17 for battery handling precautions.
Approximate Image File Sizes (Estimated)
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Battery Pack BP-511/Battery Pack BP-512 (Optional)
Compact Power Adapter CA-560
Wireless Controller WL-DC100
CompactFlash Card
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Wide Converter WC-DC58N (Optional)
Tele-converter TC-DC58N (Optional)
Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm) (Optional)
Index
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FCC Notice
Digital Camera, Model PC1032
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Rglementation canadienne sur les interfrences radio
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode